Archive
July 2015
Sri Lanka and China Wrap Up Silk Route 2015 Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Sri Lanka's Army and China's People's Liberation Army just concluded their second-ever joint exercise.
China Detains 20 Tourists Over 'Terror' Video Watched in Hotel Room
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, SOEs on the "Belt and Road," Ramadan in China, and regulations for reincarnation. Friday China links.
China’s Assertiveness Could Worsen, Japan Military Chief Warns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Admiral Kawano sees a worrying future as Beijing seeks to expand its regional reach.
Opportunities and Threats for India After the Iran Deal
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat’s Sanjay Kumar speaks with Sujata Ashwarya Cheema about the Iran deal's effect on India.
Philippines versus China: Might, Right, and International Law in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda, Shannon Tiezzi, and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the South China Sea.
How Angry is Kyrgyzstan at America?
By Catherine Putz
Updates on reaction to U.S. human rights award for jailed Kyrgyz and some recommended Central Asia links for the weekend.
US Official Calls for Permanent Expansion of Malabar Exercises With India
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move would be a 'tangible demonstration' of regional maritime security cooperation.
No English Please, We're Pakistani
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Pakistan's government wants its officials to use Urdu in their official speeches, at home or abroad.
'Internet Plus' and the Salvation of China's Rural Economy
By Lincoln E. Davidson
A new "Internet Plus" plan may expand opportunities for China's rural residents.
Sorry, Modi – China Still Doesn’t Take India Seriously
By Ninad D. Sheth
Despite efforts by India's prime minister, China's attitudes toward its neighbor have not changed.
South Korean Media’s Anti-Semitism Problem
By John Power
The response to a U.S. hedge fund's stance on a merger reveals a deeper problem with how Korea's media approaches race
The Disturbing Pseudo-Intellectualism of China's Xi Jinping
By David Volodzko
Even while airing his admiration for classic literature, Xi maintains strict controls on China's authors.